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Utility Operator

Fairfax, KS 66115

Posted: 04/06/2026 Job Number: 800243 Pay Rate: 17.00 Industry: Service

Job Description

Position Title: Utility Operator

Wage: $17/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: A-1st Shift 6am-4pm Monday-Thursday, B-1st Shift 6am-4pm Tuesday-Friday, C-1st Shift 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Utility Operator for a company in Fairfax, KS. This is an associate to hire opportunity.

Utility Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate and monitor machinery and equipment used in the production of industrial paint supplies
- Maintain a steady supply of raw materials by monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with the supply chain team
- Assist in the setup, calibration, and adjustment of machinery to ensure optimal performance
- Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality control standards and product specifications
- Operate forklift if working in shipping and receiving to load/unload shipments, retrieve and transport chemical containers as paint supplies
- Identify correct materials and products for blends and orders
- Identify and correctly label product as well as adhering to safety labels
- Maintain a clean work area as well as assisting in general housekeeping of the warehouse

Utility Operator Requirements:
- Experience in manufacturing environment required
- Experience operating a forklift if working in the shipping/receiving department
- Experience as a machine operator a plus but not required
- Must be a team player and work with a sense of urgency
- Must be safety cautious, see something say something
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand for a full shift, walk, stand, bend, lift, stoop, turn, twist, push, pull, raising arms above shoulders and head, and operating machinery
- Paint smell in the warehouse, most get used to it quickly

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

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